Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Puckett, a long-time resident of Pensacola, age 87, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, at Azalea Trace.

Born November 5, 1928, in Corinth, MS, to Artie Lee and Cecil Dewey Meeks, she attended Central High School, Jackson, MS, and graduated from Mississippi College, Clinton, MS.

Beth was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pensacola. After retiring from teaching at Escambia High School she enjoyed traveling, volunteering, participating in numerous Church activities, and playing bridge with her many dear friends. Beth particularly enjoyed staying at the "River House" on Perdido River where she felt closest to her late husband. She has now reunited with him in heaven.

Beth was preceded in death by her loving husband, E. L. "Dick" Puckett.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Bettie) Puckett of Pensacola; daughter, Tricia (Carson) Walker of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Richard Lee and Brian Puckett, Katie (Nisarg) Parikh, Trey (Melissa) Walker and Bett (Josh) Poole. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

The visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 5-7pm, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.

The Funeral Service will be Friday, January 8, 2016 at 10:30am, in the Pleitz Chapel at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Barry Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to Samaritan Hands at First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501.

Special thanks to the staff of Willowbrook Court, Azalea Trace, and to Covenant Hospice.